Attorney-adviser - Washington, United States - US Environmental Protection Agency

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Washington, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:


You will:

  • Analyze discrimination complaints filed within the Agency to determine acceptability of the complaint and review Reports of Investigations (ROIs) to ensure that an impartial, appropriate, and complete factual record is developed;
  • Develop Final Agency Orders following decisions rendered by an Administrative Judge of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and provide technical assistance in regards to difficult cases (e.g., claims for compensatory damages, multiple claims/issues, class complaints);
  • Work with the Assistant Director to develop Agency discrimination complaint process policies and strategic plans to ensure Employment Complaints Resolution Staff (ECRS) identifies and accomplishes its goals, objectives and mission;
  • Provide guidance and assistance to employees and managers, including information on roles and responsibilities, EEO case law, theories of discrimination, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and remedies for resolving complaints.


One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • You must be a U.S. citizen. You must submit a resume and required documents
This position is designated as Moderate Risk and requires a background investigation.

Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation.

All conditions of the pre-employment security process must be met before an official letter of employment can be issued with a report for duty date.

You must self-certify annually and in writing that you hold an active bar membership.

If you are selected, you may be required to complete a one-year trial period.


If you have not yet passed the bar exam, offer of employment will be contingent upon admission to the bar.

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Qualifications:


NOTE:

You must meet qualification requirements, including any requirements described in the Education section, by the closing date of this announcement.

In addition to the educational requirements, you must meet the minimum grade-specific qualifications as described below:

To qualify for the GS-13 level, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level defined as enforcing and interpreting Civil Rights, Equal Employment Opportunity, and/or Discrimination statues and/or regulations.


Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

  • If you have parttime work experience, read this: EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

Education:


You must:
(1) possess a J.D. or LL.M. degree from an accredited or pre-accredited college or university or equivalent apprentice experience as allowed per state law; and

(2) be duly licensed and authorized to practice as an attorney under the laws of any state, territory of the United States, or the District of Columbia; and

For information about accreditation requirements, visit EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.


Additional information:


Except in special circumstances, those new to the federal government will be hired at the starting salary (step 1) of the applicable grade range listed in the Overview section.

EPA participates in E-Verify.

E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees.


For additional information:
EPA Announcement Policies and Procedures.

This position is excluded from provisions of the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP).

Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.

About the Office of the Administrator, Office of Civil Rights (OCR): OCR

If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.

This position is in the bargaining unit.

  • Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.

As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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